Thinking, Fast and Slow

By: Daniel Kahneman

Narrated by: Patrick Egan

Length: 20 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman at last offers his own, first book for the general public. It is a lucid and enlightening summary of his life's work. It will change the way you think about thinking.

Two systems drive the way we think and make choices, Kahneman explains: System One is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System Two is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Examining how both systems function within the mind, Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities as well as the biases of fast thinking and the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and our choices. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, he shows where we can trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking, contrasting the two-system view of the mind with the standard model of the rational economic agent.

Kahneman's singularly influential work has transformed cognitive psychology and launched the new fields of behavioral economics and happiness studies. In this path-breaking book, Kahneman shows how the mind works, and offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and personal lives - and how we can guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2011 Daniel Kahneman (P)2011 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“A tour de force... Kahneman’s book is a must read for anyone interested in either human behavior or investing. He clearly shows that while we like to think of ourselves as rational in our decision making, the truth is we are subject to many biases. At least being aware of them will give you a better chance of avoiding them, or at least making fewer of them.” (Larry Swedroe, CBS News)

“A major intellectual event... The work of Kahneman and Tversky was a crucial pivot point in the way we see ourselves.” (David Brooks, The New York Times)

“[Thinking, Fast and Slow] is wonderful, of course. To anyone with the slightest interest in the workings of his own mind, it is so rich and fascinating that any summary would seem absurd.” (Michael Lewis, Vanity Fair)

Never forget the contents of this book

I think everyone should read this book to know how our mind works. We will try to think properly, act more controlled and be less regretful about our decisions by doing so.

It makes you aware of why/how we think.
but!
what the book lacks is a systematic solution to avoid errorneous behavior.

Nobel Prize Winning Content BUT . . . .

This book is not cut out for audio format. Unless you have a visual impairment or a cognitive condition that makes reading print editions difficult, do yourself a favor and buy this book in print. However, if you have a condition that makes reading print difficult, then you will gain great insight and get some very useful information from this audio book. Even though I've already listened to it twice and referred to the print PDF files that accompany the audio file, I am still going to purchase a print copy to keep as a general math/statistics and decision making reference guide. Kahneman's book is extremely useful for this purpose.

Not a light book...but well worth the effort

A masterful account of what cognitive psychology teaches us about judgement and decision-making. Very illuminating for anyone in business, economics, public policy....and indeed for anyone interested in how human beings think. Very well read too.

Brilliantly enlightening

Although it is very academic, it is so well written that it can easily be followed. The narration in the audiobook is impeccable.

Great content, bad format.

The book has some great content but makes a ton of references to situations and graphs that the narrator must repeat ad nauseum. Great narrator but read the book skip the audio book.

I feel smarter

Glad I chose audio version though not working along with the PDF problems was disadvantageous. Narration was tops. I'll be reading this again for sure. #thanksObama

Incredibly insightful and behavior-altering

This book is full with examples, surprises, and wisdom. It would impact the way you make decisions, and understand what drives to take what seem to be irrational decisions.

Bouncing Between Fast and Slow

If you could sum up Thinking, Fast and Slow in three words, what would they be?

This is written by a scientist so includes validations and tangents to make it an all encompassing presentation. The Slow Brain wonders frequently.Having said that this is one of those works that should be read by anyone concerned with the behaviour of others. The simplicity of the rational man is left in the dust with thoughtful and informative perspectives.Knowledge for everyone with real value.

Were the concepts of this book easy to follow, or were they too technical?

Like humans it was complicated by tangents that validated positions taken in the presentation. I'd recommend reading it twice. The first time the titles, full introductory paragraphs, first and last sentance of each paragraph and conclusion, in each chapter.Then read all with a critical eye and the perspective of the overview.

What about Patrick Egan’s performance did you like?

Clear

Any additional comments?

It makes the case for the semi rational man

CAN`T MISS READ

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is an amazing book about the mind and general concepts about our thought process.

awesome

astoundingly good book, and best reading performance I've heard yet. will transform your world view